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LR55 XMH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 126,847 miles on the clock, averaging 10,518 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 XMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,518

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,677
Average per year10,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 XMH 19k46k73k100k127k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,847 miles
Since last MOT+19,677 miles
PASS
Mileage107,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage102,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage99,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage97,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage94,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage90,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage87,600 miles
Since last MOT+17,786 miles
PASS
Mileage69,814 miles
Since last MOT+27,997 miles
PASS
Mileage41,817 miles
Since last MOT+22,641 miles
PASS
Mileage19,176 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 XMH

What car is LR55 XMH?

LR55 XMH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 XMH?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 XMH was 126,847 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 XMH passed its MOT?

LR55 XMH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2019.

Is LR55 XMH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 XMH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR55 XMH?

LR55 XMH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.